Young Samurai: The Way of Fire (short story)

Oct 1, 2024 10:30 AM

Author:Chris Bradford

A short story for the Young Samurai series!

Japan, 1612. Shipwrecked and his father murdered by ninjas, Jack Fletcher is rescued by the legendary swordmaster Masamoto Takeshi and taken to his samurai school in Kyoto. Hunted by the ninja Dragon Eye, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins . . .

In order to perfect his fighting skills, Jack goes on a gasshuku. But nothing can prepare him for the punishment of warrior camp - the climax of which is to enter the Way of Fire, a terrifying ritual that burns away evil. Can Jack overcome his fear and walk the Way of Fire?

Part of the award-winning Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford.

Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and to find out more about the books.

Previously published for World Book Day.

'A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end' - Eoin Colfer

'Addictive' - Evening Standard

Reviews

I loved the Jack Stalwart series right from the first book - can these keep coming, please? I love it! It's like Anthony Horowitz for the younger reader

—— The Bookseller

This series is the 'must read' of the summer. The books' travel-based themes also make them ideal for holiday reading

—— Jacob Hope , Achuka

The Jack Stalwart books have been a great weapon in the booksellers' armoury for hooking reluctant readers. Now re-launched, they are set to reach a much wider audience of young readers who want a piece of the secret-agent action

—— Publishing News

Robert Swindells writes the kinds of books that are so scary you're afraid to turn the page

—— Sunday Telegraph

Accompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed

—— writeaway.org.uk

A story of family life at its funniest, packed with schoolboy humour

—— Newham Recorder

Hillarious

—— Yorkshire Evening Post

I think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!

—— Evan Jones , South Wales Argus

This book really makes you giggle

—— Brandon Nichols , School Review

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